Honeywell has a strong reputation for creating air purifiers that are packed with features. The company has created a wide range of models that are designed to suit every budget and style. They come with different features that fit different needs.
With its sleek black tower design, this model creates a great first impression. It is sure to appeal to style lovers and those who have limited space in their room.
So, let’s check out this detailed Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 review to find out more…
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All About The Style
The Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 consists of a tall, black tower with a blue light set on the bottom. Users will find an easy to read control panel on the top of the unit combined with grilles on the front. This model is ideal for small rooms and offices where space is a key consideration.
The Purification Settings
Users are treated to a choice of five different cleaning settings that are suitable for every occasion. The first setting is ‘sleep,’ while the second is ‘germs.’ In ascending order, the remaining three settings are ‘general,’ ‘allergen,’ and ‘max.’
The Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 comes with a special sleep setting to help make it especially silent. This mode makes sure that the air purifier runs almost silently and even light sleepers should not be disturbed. However, this setting can still be used to clear the air so that allergy sufferers can sleep well.
The germs setting uses slower air movement that makes sure that bacterial and viral germ particles are caught in the filter. It is specially designed for the cold and flu season. Once captured, these particles will not be allowed to circulate in the air once again.
As the name suggests, general is the standard setting, that is designed for everyday use. This setting can be used for smoke, household dust, pet odors, and cooking smells.
People who need to remove pollen and pet dander from the air can switch to the allergen setting. While those with pets at home might find that this is the perfect setting for their needs. It allows pet owners to get close to their furry friends without coughing and sneezing.
Anyone who finds that their room is especially dusty can turn things up to the max to clear the air. This is ideal for eliminating strong cooking odors and other irritants very quickly. Although this setting runs quite loudly, a short burst should be all that is needed.
The Filters
The main filter that works with the Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 is the ifD filter. The set also includes a choice of pre-filters; a washable mesh pre-filter and an odor-reducing pre-filter. It is a good idea to experiment with the pre-filters to determine the best option for your needs.
The odor-reducing pre-filter is ideal for anyone who needs to eliminate strong odors from their home. These include tobacco odors, pet odors, cooking smells, and much more. This pre-filter has a great reputation for being very reliable and effective.
The Ionizer
Although this is not highlighted as one of the main features of the model, it comes with an ionizer. This helps to produce extra ozone when it is needed most. This is a real bonus for asthma sufferers, although the ozone has a slight odor.
Many people may find that this ozone smell is rather disturbing, at least at first. However, it should be noted that the odor dissipates after a while. It may be a good idea to run the model outside for a few hours when first using it.
The Maintenance
This model is designed to be especially easy to clean and maintain. There are no parts that require maintenance or cleaning on a regular basis. Although the odor-reducing filters need to be replaced from time to time, this is very easy to do.
The Control Panel
The control panel at the top of the model is set with several large buttons that are illuminated. This helps to make them especially easy to read, even at night. However, some might not like the fact that the illumination cannot be turned off.
The oscillation button can be used to turn on and control the oscillation feature. It will cause the fans to turn from side to side. This helps to circulate more air to all parts of the room.
The accent light button allows the built-in light bulb to be set to high or low very easily. This model also comes with filter reset and filter status buttons. This makes it very easy for users to determine exactly when the filter needs to be replaced.
Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 Specs
- Recommended room area: 250 square feet
- Clean air delivery rate: pollen – 170
- tobacco smoke – 161
- dust – 160
- Special features/settings: auto-off timer, purification level button
Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 Pros & Cons
Pros
- The ifD air filter delivers impressive performance.
- The pre-filter is washable.
- This model runs almost silently.
- Comes with a five-year warranty.
- Boasts five different purification levels.
- Features an auto-off timer.
Cons
- Features a low CADR rating.
- The fan power is rather low.
- The blue light may be distracting.
Conclusion
People who suffer from allergies, especially during the cold and flu season, are sure to love this model. Despite its compact size, the Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 works hard to clean the air. This is ideal for the cold and flu season because it will eradicate potentially harmful partials from the air.
Another real bonus of this model is the fact that it runs almost silently. This means that the Honeywell AirGenius 5 HFD320 can be installed in a bedroom if desired. Users can be sure of getting a good night’s sleep while benefiting from fresh and clear air.
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